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Everything we know so far about Windows 11’s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search

Windows 11’s big 2026 update, arriving this fall as version 26H2, brings a wide range of improvements across Start, Taskbar, Search, File Explorer, Widgets, accessibility, and system recovery. Microsoft is packaging months of feature rollouts into one major release, and this guide covers everything confirmed so far — from UI…

Windows Central · Jul 26

LG’s McAfee adware proves why Microsoft needs to assume the worst of companies and protect Windows 11

LG faced backlash after an investigation showed its monitor setup software was pushing McAfee ads to Windows 11 PCs. While Microsoft stepped in to stop the ads, the incident highlights why the OS needs stricter controls on automatic app installations.

Windows Central · Jul 26

I dug through Reddit to find the ten Windows 11 features people find "life-changing, " and the results were fascinating

Discover 10 underrated Windows 11 features Reddit users swear by, from Clipboard history and Winget to Sandbox and Reliability Monitor.

Windows Central · Jul 25

"We've got a few more surprises coming" Microsoft talks what's next for Surface and the people's desire for a Surface Studio monitor in new video

A new Inside Windows Q&A video has been released that dives into the year so far for Surface, what's next, and whether or not we might see some new peripherals soon.

Windows Central · Jul 24

New free firmware update for 13 Sigma lenses fixes issue when used with recent Sony camera

The firmware rollout covers a wide range of Contemporary and Art primes for the new Sony A7 V

Digital Camera World · Jul 24

Own an LG monitor and tired of seeing that McAfee pop-up? Microsoft has banished it from Windows 11 — but wider issues need to be addressed here

Microsoft kills McAfee ad served via LG monitor app in Windows 11 — but there are wider problems to deal with in Windows Update.

TechRadar · Jul 24

Microsoft intervenes after LG gets caught installing McAfee adware onto Windows 11 PCs via their monitors

A popup window from LG that began appearing on PCs with LG monitors connected was showing ads for McAfee, and nobody, not even Microsoft, was impressed.

Windows Central · Jul 24

This could be the ultimate solution for video storage and back-ups

Behold, an enclosure with space for up to 8 drives, and 152 TERRABYTES of capacity!

Digital Camera World · Jul 23

Microsoft Court Filing Reveals Windows Has a Device ID That Can Follow a PC Across Services

A Microsoft court filing revealed Windows uses a Global Device ID to identify installations across certain services, prompting fresh privacy debate.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Xbox's new backwards-compatible games on PC are "already Xbox 360 games" — and that changes everything about what's next

New details about how the four new back-compat Xbox games on PC are running lead me to believe that Xbox 360 games are on the way. I break down what appears to be going on behind the scenes and why it's a big deal for game preservation.

Windows Central · Jul 23